BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Biochemistry with a Foundation Year, a biochemistry degree focused on foundational chemistry, physiology, and molecular and cell biology. Core topics include Statistics. The course begins with a foundation year designed to provide academic preparation and support the transition to university study. The first year covers core subjects through Foundations of Chemistry, Independent Project, Skills for Knowledge, Independence, Lifelong Learning, and Foundations of Physiology, Transport and Communication. Students also study Foundations of Molecular, Cell and Evolutionary Biology and Statistics and Data.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCD (C in Chemistry or Biology)
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What students say
Based on about 139 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 470 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 124 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 51%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 21%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 48%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 30%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 420 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Foundations of Chemistry
- Independent Project
- Skills for Knowledge, Independence, Lifelong Learning
- Foundations of Physiology, Transport and Communication
- Foundations of Molecular, Cell and Evolutionary Biology
- Statistics and Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £42,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is CCD at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.